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Poster creation and presentation.
- Getting Started
- Elements of Poster Design
- Images and Graphics
- Design Guides and Rubrics
- Preparing and Presenting
- Sample Posters
- University Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards
- Additional Resources
Judging Criteria
- Judging a Poster Exhibit The Penn State Graduate School rubric for judging posters.
General Guides
- Designing Conference Posters Colin Purrington offers excellent advice on effective layout and presentation of your research poster.
- Designing Communications for a Poster Fair This is a very clear, easy to read and understand guide developed by Pennsylvania State University for the McNairs Scholar Program.
- Designing Effective Posters A very nice guide from UNC Health Sciences Library, this guide walks the reader through design elements, the design process, and tips for using Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign to create a poster.
Self-Evaluation
- Better Posters Blog Devoted to posters and offers a lot of constructive criticism for those who have submitted them.
- Score Your Poster (U. Texas @ Austin) This rubric can be used to grade your poster.
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Research Posters : Poster rubric
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Creating a Poster
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Evaluation Checklist
Evaluation tools & summaries, class exercises-1, class exercises-2, class handout.
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Poster Evaluation Checklist
o Title and other required sections are present
o Complete author affiliation & contact information is included
o The poster conforms to the requirements of the conference or program where it will be presented
o Font is consistent throughout
o Spelling is correct throughout
o Grammar is correct throughout
o Acronyms are defined on first use
o Content is appropriate & relevant for audience
o All text can be easily read from 4 feet away
o Flow of the poster is easy to follow
o White space used well
o Section titles are used consistently
o Images/graphics are used in place of text whenever possible
o Bullet points/lists are used in place of text whenever possible
o All images are relevant and necessary to the poster
o Charts are correct – i.e. appropriate type for data, data is correct & correctly represented
o Text color and background color are significant in contrast for easy reading
o Background color doesn’t obscure or dim text
o Images are clear, not pixilated or blurry
o The “story” of the poster is clear
o The content is focused on 2-3 key points
o Title is clear & informative of the project
o Problem, or clinical question, is identified and explained
o Current evidence related to project is listed
o Objectives are stated
o Methods are described
o Results are presented
o Conclusions are stated
o Implications to practice and to other professions are presented
o References are listed
o All content is relevant and on the key points
o Content is not duplicated in text and graphics
Oral Presentation
o Presenter greets people
o Presenter is able to give a concise synopsis of poster
o Presenter is able to explain all diagrams and sections
o Presenter speaks fluently – i.e. doesn’t stumble, leave sentences/thoughts hanging
o Presenter has questions to ask viewers
The following links are to surveys & rubrics with questions you can use to critique & improve your poster
- 60-second Poster Evaluation (by G. Hess) Provides 9 categories with a ranking from 0-2
- Poster Evaluation Rubric (adapted from Hess) Chart format of Hess' evaluation
- Research Poster Evaluation Rubric (by CSEE) Includes evaluation of poster content, not just graphics & design
- Creating effective scholarly posters: A guide for DNP students . (USD only) Discusses poster presentations as an excellent venue for students to successfully share the results of their scholarly projects; includes an evaluation rubric. Christenbery, T. (2013). Creating effective scholarly posters: A guide for DNP students. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners., 25(1), 16-23.
As an exercise, apply the criteria in the poster evaluation checksheet on the back of your handout to the examples on this page. Complete an evaluation for your assigned poster.
The following examples illustrate issues with content , design and layout , and graphics .
- Can Suburban Greenways Provide High Quality Bird Habitat? https://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/examples/BirdsInGreenways/BirdsInGreenways.jpg
- Will Manatees Still Exist in 2100? https://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/examples/Manatees/Manatees.jpg
- Gene Flow in Lions https://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/examples/GeneFlowInLions/GeneFlowInLions.jpg
As an exercise, apply the criteria in the poster evaluation checksheet on the back of your handout to the examples on this page. Complete an evaluation for each example, then compare your evaluation with ours.
The following examples illustrate issues with content , design and layout , graphics , and an overall example . Each includes a version needing improvement, and a revised version of the same poster.
1. Content Example
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2. Design and Layout Example
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3. Graphics Example
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4. Overall Design Example
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Grading Rubric for Poster Session
Poster ___________________________________________________________
Instructions to reviewer: Use these criteria to rate the poster presentation on a scale of 1-5 (1=strongly dis agree; 3=neutral; 5=strongly agree).
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Poster Evaluation Checklist
Basics
o Title and other required sections are present
o Complete author affiliation & contact information is included
o The poster conforms to the requirements of the conference where it will be presented
o Font is sans-serif
o Font is consistent throughout
o Spelling is correct throughout
o Grammar is correct throughout
o Acronyms are defined on first use
o Content is appropriate & relevant for audience
o All text can be easily read from 4 feet away
o Flow of the poster is easy to follow
o White space used well
o Section titles are used consistently
o Images/graphics are used in place of text whenever possible
o Bullet points/lists are used in place of text whenever possible
o All images are relevant and necessary to the poster
o Charts are correct – i.e. appropriate type for data, data is correct & correctly represented
o Text color and background color are significant in contrast for easy reading
o Background color doesn’t obscure or dim text
o Images are clear, not pixilated or blurry
Content
o The “story” of the poster is clear
o The content is focused on 2-3 key points
o Title is clear & informative of the project
o Problem, or clinical question, is identified and explained
o Current evidence related to project is listed
o Objectives are stated
o Methods are described
o Results are presented
o Conclusions are stated
o Implications to practice and to other professions are presented
o References are listed
o All content is relevant and on the key points
o Content is not duplicated in text and graphics
Oral Presentation
o Presenter greets people
o Presenter is able to give a concise synopsis of poster
o Presenter is able to explain all diagrams and sections
o Presenter speaks fluently – i.e. doesn’t stumble, leave sentences/thoughts hanging
o Presenter has questions to ask viewers
For a printable version of the checklist see MS Word version in the next column
Evaluation Tools & Summaries
The following links are to surveys & rubrics with questions you can use to critique & improve your poster
- 60-second Poster Evaluation (by G. Hess) Provides 9 categories with a ranking from 0-2
- Poster Evaluation Rubric (adapted from Hess) Chart format of Hess' evaluation
- Research Poster Evaluation Rubric (by CSEE) Includes evaluation of poster content, not just graphics & design
- Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Projects: Poster Design & Evaluation Focuses on nursing EBP projects; Includes an evaluation rubric for EBP posters Article by: Forsyth, Wright, Scherb & Gaspar. Clinical Scholars Review 3(1):14-28, 2010
Checklist - Printable format
- Poster Evaluation Checklist MS Word version
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Poster Size Requirements
Before you begin, make sure to set the paper size. Poster size requirements that are based on the presentation boards the posters will hang on at the conference:
- Portrait – 36 by 48
- Landscape – 36 x 24
Sample Posters Critique
Working in groups, consider what works and what doesn't work about your sample posters:
- https://urc.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_gallery_full/public/gallery-2019-02/Leslie_Chelsea.jpg?itok=6pN1lgF4
- https://urc.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_gallery_full/public/gallery-2019-02/Nguyen_ThienY.jpg?itok=rFnsmjzo
- https://projects.ncsu.edu/project/posters/examples/BirdsInGreenways/
- https://urc.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_gallery_full/public/gallery-2019-02/Lin_Nicole.jpg?itok=9bYtQE1a
- https://ugs.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/ugs/images/uBIGhum3.png
- https://urc.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk3561/files/styles/sf_gallery_full/public/gallery-2019-02/Montgomery_Michael.jpg?itok=nUr45L8_
- Group D-Physical Sciences Poster Sample
- https://www.craftofscientificposters.com/uploads/7/6/6/8/76688989/particles.jpg
Poster Templates
- Poster Template Portrait 1
- Poster Template Portrait 2
- Poster Template Landscape 1
- Poster Template Landscape 2
Common tools to create posters
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Publisher
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
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This is a grading rubric an instructor uses to assess students’ work on this type of assignment. It is a sample rubric that needs to be edited to reflect the specifics of a particular assignment. Students can self-assess using the rubric as a checklist before submitting their assignment.
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Presentation Guidelines and Workshops
Information about poster presentations.
The poster presentation is traditionally used by engineers, natural scientists, and some social scientists. During Inquiry Weeks, you may prepare a poster to be critiqued by judges comprised of faculty, community leaders, and graduate students.
- During Inquiry Weeks symposiums, poster may be critiqued by a panel of judges comprised of peer judges, faculty, community leaders, and graduate students. Judges will use a rubric to evaluate presentations.
- Posters, including any borders, attachments, or other associated elements, are typically 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
- Posters can be printed at MUDD BUILDING LAB or at the DIGITAL MEDIA COMMONS (Fondren basement, B42).
- Both of these printing locations will get quite busy in the days leading up to Inquiry Weeks. Make sure to leave plenty of time to print your poster. Presenters are responsible for all printing costs.
- Throughout the year, DMC has workshops on academic poster making and online resources here .
Poster Presentation Resources
- Producing an Academic Poster
- Scientific Posters: Good and Bad
- Poster Judges on What Makes a Great Poster
- How to Create a Poster in PowerPoint
- Generic Rice Logo Poster Templates
- Science Presentation Checklist
- Giving an Effective Poster Presentation
Presentation Preparation Workshops
To help all of our participants give their best possible presentations, we've prepared a number of resources. Please reference our brief guides about poster presentations. Additionally, we are providing the following workshop sessions for participants to learn more about creating presentation materials, and effective communication strategies for research presentations.
The Center for Academic and Professional Communication (CAPC) offers many resources including consultations and workshops that can support your preparation and success at RURS. Be sure to connect with CAPC as you prepare for the event.
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Example 8 - Poster Presentation Rubric. Characteristics to note in the rubric: Language is descriptive, not evaluative. Labels for degrees of success are descriptive ("Expert" "Proficient", etc.); by avoiding the use of letters representing grades or numbers representing points, there is no implied contract that qualities of the paper will "add ...
Use the rubric to collect feedback and improve your poster's presentation. Display your poster at 100% scale using a projector, and use the rubric to self-evaluate before you print your poster. To use the rubric, score each category below on a scale of 0-2. Tally the total scores. For any section that receives a low score, consider revisiting ...
Note: If you are creating a poster for a class, use any rubrics provided by your professor first. This is the criteria by which you can grade your poster: Expert: Use appropriate evidence, presentation modes and/or argument strategies to skillfully communicate meaning to a specified audience; communicate with clarity and fluency and in a ...
Overall Poster Design and Use of Images/Text Disorganized and hard to follow. Images and/or text unreadable or detracts. Gross spelling/grammatical errors. Adequate organization, but somewhat hard to follow. Images did not add or detract from effectiveness. Some spelling/grammatical errors. Well organized. Images added to the understanding.
This 55-minute session, from Harvard Catalyst's Effectively Communicating Research course, shows how to design scientific posters with a focus on layout and effectively using images. HMS Research Imaging Solutions offers seminars and comprehensive resources to support researchers with the creation of figures, images, posters and presentations.
RUBRIC for POSTER PRESENTATIONS Criteria Expert Proficient Apprentice Novice Presentation of Research Prominently positions title/authors of paper Thoroughly but concisely presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/proposition s, research methods, results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner Narration and/or
SCORING RUBRIC 1 = Poor or Absent 2 = Fair 3 = Good 4 = Exceptional Significance & Rationale. Why is this work important to the discipline? What is the rationale for the project? None given; presentation does not demonstrate student understanding of other research.
This is a very clear, easy to read and understand guide developed by Pennsylvania State University for the McNairs Scholar Program. Designing Effective Posters A very nice guide from UNC Health Sciences Library, this guide walks the reader through design elements, the design process, and tips for using Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe InDesign to ...
Research Posters : Poster rubric. Poster sessions at conferences and professional meetings are a way to visually convey the details of your research or conclusions. This guide will offer you the basics in design, content and printing resources. This page is not currently available due to visibility settings.
Demonstrates basic understanding. Presentation is organized. Requires specialized knowledge to understand study. Lacks clarity. Presentation is not clearly connected to the poster. Judge's discretionary score/ overall quality. Excellent.
Poster Grading Rubric Expert (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Novice (1) Presentation of Research Prominently positions title/authors of paper thoroughly but concisely presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/ propositions, research methods, results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner Contains title/authors of
Poster Assessment Rubric Criteria Score Range Score 2 1 0 (0-2) Organization/ indicated Flow visual guides. Navigation is explicitly withnumbers or Navigation is implicit (e.g. headings and blocks oftext,imply organization) It is not at all clear how I should move through informationon theposter. Graphics Graphics are clear from 3-5 feet away.
Poster Rubric; Search this Guide Search. Creating Posters- Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference. Poster instructions, samples. Posters Design; Poster Rubric; Tips for Creating Posters; Overview. Rubric_Poster ... Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, 765-494-4600.
Creating effective scholarly posters: A guide for DNP students. (USD only) Discusses poster presentations as an excellent venue for students to successfully share the results of their scholarly projects; includes an evaluation rubric. Christenbery, T. (2013). Creating effective scholarly posters: A guide for DNP students.
Poster Presentation Rubric Poster # CATEGORY 10 - 9 8 - 6 5 - 3 2 - 1 Points Poster Design •Display is uncluttered and easily readable. •Content is easily understood without further explanation. •Design supports content without overwhelming it. •Display is relatively easily to read and relatively uncluttered. •Content is
The goal of this rubric is to identify and assess elements of research presentations, including delivery strategies and slide design. • Self-assessment: Record yourself presenting your talk using your computer's pre-downloaded recording software or by using the coach in Microsoft PowerPoint. Then review your recording, fill in the rubric ...
Grading Rubric for Poster Session. Poster _____ Instructions to reviewer: Use these criteria to rate the poster presentation on a scale of 1-5 (1=strongly disagree; 3=neutral; 5=strongly agree).
Step by step instructions for using PowerPoint to create your conference poster; tips and ideas for poster design Tips and links to info on how to evaluate your poster ... Oral Presentation. o Presenter greets people. ... Includes an evaluation rubric for EBP posters Article by: Forsyth, Wright, Scherb & Gaspar. Clinical Scholars Review 3(1):14 ...
Discuss how the Poster Session Rubric will be used to assess the session. Based on this information, ask students to talk about the specific audience and purpose for their posters, reinforcing the information on the purposes for poster presentations and the possible audiences for these presentations, shared earlier in the session.
Poster size requirements that are based on the presentation boards the posters will hang on at the conference: Portrait - 36 by 48; Landscape - 36 x 24; ... Poster Rubric >> Last Updated: Apr 22, 2024 12:03 PM; URL: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/posters; ... Purdue University Libraries is a congressionally designated depository for U.S ...
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Judges will use a rubric to evaluate presentations. Posters, including any borders, attachments, or other associated elements, are typically 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Posters can be printed at MUDD BUILDING LAB or at the DIGITAL MEDIA COMMONS (Fondren basement, B42).
Poster Session Rubric. Details on the poster capture the important information about the topic and increase the audience's understanding. Details on the poster include important information but the audience may need more information to understand fully. Details on the poster relate to the topic but are too general or incomplete.